This workshop aims to raise awareness on the possibilities offered by the EU Space Programme to innovate and thus maximising effectiveness in the domain of disaster risk management. Hands-on demonstrations of national capabilities enabled by satellite data will create a common understanding among national stakeholders while further promoting their use and boosting a wider uptake. This event is finally a unique opportunity for local stakeholders to meet, discuss and exchange about best practices and sector specific needs.

The event is part of a series of national workshops to discuss with national users the challenges faced in the integration of satellite-based services, if any, as well as the benefits appreciated. The purpose is twofold. On one hand, to raise awareness on the existing operational satellite-based services, especially how they can be integrated into daily workflows and translated into actionable information. On the other hand, develop a roadmap to smoothen the integration path of satellite-based services by providing decision makers and EU Institutions feedback on the users’ needs and challenges.

The participants will be challenged to move from the European to the national perspective and to discuss ways to improve data accessibility for disaster management.

• Raise awareness among decision makers about satellite applications during the different phases of disaster management;
• Discuss methods to improve accessibility to satellite-based services for disaster management;
• Collect feedback from stakeholders on user needs and experiences in the integration of satellite-based services for disaster management;
• Define policy recommendations, both at national and institutional level;
• Provide the basis for a roadmap to smoothen the integration path of satellite-based services.

The introductory part of this workshop will provide a high-level address from national and European relevant policy and decision-makers. It will shed light on the national and European policy framework as well as future perspective on the field of risk assessment and management. In addition, a panel will address the EU space components contributions to disaster risk management, including Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) and upcoming Galileo Emergency Warning Satellite Service (EWSS).

The first thematic session will address current challenges and opportunities related to the uptake of satellite data. The focus will be on users’ best practices and lessons learned from integrating satellite applications into their daily operations. Rather than highlighting technology itself, the session will emphasise practical experiences, showcasing how satellite data can support decision-making, improve workflows, and deliver tangible benefits across different sectors.

The second thematic session will showcase how companies developing space-based solutions contribute to prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. The focus will be on the providers’ perspective, highlighting the benefits, challenges, and opportunities they encounter when delivering satellite data services for disaster risk management. Insights from these experiences will help identify ways to enhance the integration of space assets throughout the disaster risk management cycle.

 

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